Bulgarian Lev to Russian Ruble

The Bulgarian lev (international symbol: BNG, code: 975) is the national currency of Bulgaria. The lev is divided into 100 stotinki. Since 2002 the lev has been pegged to the euro at an exchange rate of 1.

95 lev for 1 euro. Bulgaria has not become part of the Eurozone so far and a complete transition to the European single currency has not yet taken place. The image of a lion on Bulgarian currency appeared in the 13th century. The first currency, called the “lion,” emerged in Bulgaria in 1879 and was in circulation in the country until 1952. The contemporary version appeared in 1999 after redenomination at a rate of 1000: 1.

The Russian ruble (symbol ₽, code: RUB, number 643) is the national currency of the Russian Federation, which has replaced the Soviet ruble. The name is in use since the 13th century. The ruble is the second oldest state currency in the world after the British pound.

Due to the denomination of 1998 the ruble has lost its value and was exchanged at a rate of 1000old rubles for 1 one new, banknotes have obtained new features of protection. One ruble divides into 100 kopeks. The banknotes depict cultural and historical monuments, the cities of Russia.